House of the Week: Saratoga Springs home steps away from Franklin Square

Built in 1890 and two blocks away from Broadway, 49 Franklin St. in Saratoga Springs offers more than 3,000 square feet of living space near one of the city's most historic districts, Franklin Square, an erstwhile stop along the Schenectady and Saratoga Railroad line bounded by stunning Greek Revival and Italianate structures. The home still maintains its Victorian-era charm with a wraparound porch, exposed wood beams and two brick fireplaces. There are five bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms. The main bedroom features a vaulted ceiling and partition wall that currently creates a perfect perch for Humpty Dumpty (fortunately for him, he appears stuffed). The adjacent ensuite offers vintage flair, including a clawfoot tub. You'll also find two amenities coveted by any city dweller — a small backyard and a three-car garage. Saratoga Springs schools.

List price: $1,499,000. Taxes: $9,697. Contact Kate Naughton, Roohan Realty, at 518-441-8527.